Education of the Noobz

Download Options

You can get the tunes as low quality (64kbps) MP3 files or go right for the source: a ZIP archive containing instructions and files needed to recreate the tune for yourself. You will be able to see in detail how each of these tunes was actually made.

Buying Audio Files

Additionally to the free 64kbps MP3 files you can purchase high quality versions by checking the corresponding boxes () at the tunes you like and hitting "Buy tunes with Paypal". You can use most credit cards to pay if you do not have a Paypal account.

You will receive the tunes in the following formats:

- 320 kbps constant bitrate MP3

MP3 can be played by all computers from Windows 98 on, by iPods, cheap MP3 players, phones, watches, alarm clocks and in general almost everything with a micro processor. The audio format for almost everybody! Most GNU/Linux distributions will need support for non-free codecs.

- 500 kbps OGG vorbis

OGG is a Free Software alternative to MP3 that offers much better quality with the same file size. Works great with GNU/Linux. iPods, Windows Media Player and Quicktime can not play it unless you install additional plugins. You could replace your iPod's firmware with something reasonable or buy a hardware player with OGG support. Nerd-rating: medium.

- lossless FLAC

FLAC is a Free Software lossless audio compression format: it sounds as crisp as a audio CD or WAV file but requires less disc space. Still the files are quite large compared to MP3 or OGG. It can be played back with most audio player software after installing some plugins. If you did fall for an iPod, you have to replace the firmware or buy another balladeur numérique. Only for hardcore HiFi nerds!

After the checkout process is completed you will receive an Email with a link pointing you to your download page. This page will self-destruct 5 days after your purchase.

All files are free from Digital Rights Management and can be played back with any device or software that supports these audio file formats.

Why should anybody care about high quality audio files for lo-tech music?

High Quality Square Wave Recording:

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       |         |         |         |         |         |
       |         |         |         |         |         |
       |         |         |         |         |         |
       |         |         |         |         |         |
-------+         +---------+         +---------+         +-------

Compressed Square Wave Recording:

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         |       J         /         |         F        J
         F        L        |         |        J          L
        J         |       _|         |       _F          |
~.....--I         J--~""""           +-~"""""            """"""""'

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